Comparison

Esolar vs SEMS+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Esolar

Features
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This app is a free platform. Once you have the Esolar system, you can monitor and optimize your energy use 24/7. It provides you with a comprehensive view of the energy ecosystem. You can view the direction of energy flow and know whether the energy currently used is from photovoltaic, power grid or battery. You can view the real-time power of PV, system, power grid and battery anytime and anywhere. View the load power consumption and revenue, and set the distribution of electricity price for one day. We provide a variety of operation modes for you to choose from, and optimize the use of energy and save money by setting your electricity preferences.

About

SEMS+

This platform provides comprehensive energy system management for GoodWe devices. It offers real-time monitoring, energy flow visualization, and AI-driven health guidance. Users can remotely operate systems, receive smart alerts, and integrate multiple devices for efficient energy management and performance optimization.

Highlights
  • Real-time system and device monitoring
  • Energy flow visualization
  • AI health expert guidance
  • Remote operation
  • Smart alerts
  • Multi-device integration
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GoodWe SEMS+ App is a global digital energy management platform built on GoodWe devices. It delivers real-time system and device monitoring, energy flow visualization, AI health expert guidance, remote operation, smart alerts, multi-device integration, and quick setup, helping installers and end-users efficiently manage energy systems, optimize performance, and maximize returns.

Screenshots

Esolar4 screens
SEMS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SEMS+ at every 8 days against Esolar's every 5 weeks. Esolar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Esolar ships an update every 5 weeks, SEMS+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Esolar versus SEMS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEsolarSEMS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.4 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—29.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESY Sunhome Co., LtdGoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Esolar

No in-app purchases

None

SEMS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Esolar free?
Esolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SEMS+ free?
SEMS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Esolar or SEMS+ have ads?
Neither Esolar nor SEMS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Esolar or SEMS+?
Esolar ships an update every 5 weeks, and SEMS+ every 8 days. Most recently, Esolar was updated on September 11, 2026 and SEMS+ on September 22, 2026.

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